Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has spoken out about the hard foul he received from Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul during Game One of their series. After the match, Murray went on record to suggest that people should examine Paul's history when it comes to hard fouls. His comments have raised the question of whether referee officials should be monitoring Paul's actions more closely. The Suns' point guard has been known to push players hard in the past, including Giannis Antetokounmpo during Game 5 of the NBA Finals. However, Paul did not have the best of games himself, scoring just 11 points on 5-11 shooting and one steal.

At present, the series stands at 2-0, with Denver having won both games. During Game Two, Paul left the match after suffering a groin injury and did not return. The Suns are hoping he can return in time for Game Three but are bracing themselves for the possibility that he may not. Phoenix will need to make a comeback if they are to stand a chance of sending Denver home and progressing in the playoffs, with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker needing strong performances.